核心问题
这两个词容易混淆,请区分它们的含义。
词典解答
eligible[ˈelidʒəbəl]的意思是“有条件的”“合适的”“有资格的”：
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Only citizens are eligible to vote. (MD) 只有公民才有资格参加选举。
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Anyone who can speak French is eligible to join the club. (LDCE) 凡说法语的人都有资格参加本俱乐部。
illegible[i'ledʒəbəl]的意思是“难读的”“难认的”：
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The ink had faded so that many words were illegible. 墨迹已褪色以致许多字都难以辩认。
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... a suitcase with illegible labels 一只标签字迹不清的皮箱
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The number of United States citizens who are eligible to vote continues to increase. A. encouraged B. enforced C. expected D. entitled
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Parts of the document are faded and illegible. A. unreadable B. illegal C. ungrounded D. implicit